The Pulse KZN - Issue 60 (Summer 2023 Edition)

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BAN FIREWORKS

DearEditor

Fireworks need to be banned. Not only are theydangerousbuttheyalsocausetrauma on wildlife, domestic animals and the elderly too. There's clearly not enough law enforcement to confront these people who light these off and most people have no respect for neighbours as the South Coast wasa“warzone”withallthebangsthispast festiveseason.Assomeonewhocaresabout animals and the environment, I think an ordinance to tackle excessive fireworks usagecan'tcomesoonenough.Itpainsme to think of the dogs who injure themselves, breaking tethers and climbing fences as theytrytoescapetheblastsandtheanimals whobecomelost Stopfireworks!

ANGRYRESIDENT,Seapark

GREAT GRANDFATHER DearEditor

MyneighbourHarryrecentlytoldmeastory worth sharing about his two grandsons. He decidednottobuythemanymoretoysbut reassured the boys that he had a different gift in mind for them. “You won't be able to play with this gift but you will have to take care of it” he told them. “I'll get you started withaninvestmentplan.Savewhateveryou can”. Savings became a habit and as the boys grew, so did their savings, and their appreciation of a grandfather who invested in them, who found a way to be with them foralifetimelongerthanhis.

WISEOLDMAN,Ramsgate

Thanks for the letters and keep up the correspondence. You are welcome to respond to any of the above using their “anon”name.Rememberthatwereserve the right to edit any letters due to space consideration.

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Editor’s Note

sUMMER Edition 2023

nd The Pulse KZN

Magazine celebrates its 25th birthday and it's our 60th edition this season. Wow certainly some incredible milestones of achievements to celebrate this year, and I thank all of you for your continued support once again. As you flick through the pages you will see other businesses who have reachedtheirmilestonestooastheydeserve the spotlight to celebrate their moment as well. Also this year we will be highlighting some of the great historical attractions and landmarksontheKZNSouthCoastsoifyour business is celebrating a milestone please getholdofus.

My wish for all of you this year is that your sense of humour remains bigger than your challenges, and may you find hidden treasures and solutions in your difficult momentsandembracethem.Letustryand focus on the loveliness of what we do have, and breathe in that salty sea air with gratitude as there is so much more magic thatstillsurroundsus.

Our multi-cultural tapestry of people, the warmth,smiles,andlaughterarestillon.Our

resilience,determination,hopeandspirit,as South Africans, although challenged, disappointed, concerned and frustrated, is stillon. Yeswehaveenormouschallengesso no hiding or getting away from that, as we encounter the effects on our economy from the crippling power outages and water challenges I truly admire so many businesses right now trying to deliver their best, not just to us, but for our visitors too who have chosen us for their holidays, weekend getaways, memories and experiences.

In these load shedding moments let us try and grow more comfortable with being still soyoustarttohearthewhispersofthegreat genius who slumbers within you In restfulness, you'll remember who you truly are.Makethe most ofwhatyouhaveand be thebestthatyoucanbe.BeLekker!

“For you will still be here tomorrow, But yourdreamsmaynot”–FatherandSonby CatStevens

Love, light & gratitude

SandyD

Sandy Danckwerts

Years Strong

After12yearsexperienceinthenewspaper,mediaand advertising industry, Sandy started her own advertising, media, brand, promotional campaigns & marketingbusinessin2014calledTheNaartjieTree

Sandy has been publishing The Pulse KZN Magazine since2017helpingtopromoteandmarketallKZNand localSouthCoastbusinesses.

Editor and Publisher

TheDirectors,ProfessionalStaffandsupportstaffofBBBAttorneysstandingonthestairsof theiroffices.Thishistoriclandmarkbuildingwasbuiltin1903andservedasaCustomsand Excise office before becoming the Port Shepstone Hotel. The founding partners restored the building in the late 80's and converted it into offices retaining its old world charms. As youenterPortShepstoneovertheUmzimkuluRiverthebuildingcanbeseentotheright.

Thisfirmcanhandlemattersranging from family law to civil suits, criminal law, debt collection, business law, estate planning, property transfers and more. They also have the resources to handle any legal matter helping you to defend your interests throughoutthedurationofyourlegal proceedings Don't face the tough timesalone.BBBhasanunparalleled record in offering you high quality legalrepresentation.

WithaheritageoflegaltalentBBBhasalsoservedourCommunityfor40yearsandbecause of their commitment to being a dedicated firmof attorneyswho you can rely on, they find simple solutions for your complicated legal problems. Founding members EricBarry, Piet Breytenbach and Theoff Botha started up the firm in 1982 Piet Breytenbach remains as a consultantinthepropertydivision.PietFourieisaconsultantintheEstatesDepartment The current team of Directors and experienced support staff regard themselves as a new breedoflawfirm.After40yearsservingthecommunitytheycontinuetopursueexcellence andstrivetorenderthebestpossibleservice.

The Beat of the South

Nasreen rasool

editor & mum of three, with a bubbling

affinity for the South Coast

There is something so freeing about summer. We let go, let loose, let our hair down and release all the tension from months behind us. Summer holidays at the beach are the best, of course, but even long after the holidays those feel-good vibes stay withus.

My favourite part is the summer fruit Endless explosions of sweet, juicy exotic fruits in all kinds of unique colours, tastes and textures. Summer desserts and snacks are litchis, sweet melon, watermelon, mangoes, spanspek, peaches, nectarines, kiwi fruit, and the list goes on! I love experimenting with homemade lemonade and iced teas with mint. We swim until our skinwrinklesandsleeplikewe'refloatingon thewaves,onlytowakeupthenextmorning andswimsomemore.Ithinksummerbrings outtheinnerchildinallofus,andIhopethat each year we embrace that more and more. Tryoutanewflavouroficecream,getacrazy haircut,laughtillyoursideshurtwithfamily. Thesearethedayswewillneverforget. Ok, so are there any cons to summer? Let's see, sweat, sweat and more sweat. Humidity that settles like a winter blanket. And of

Suer Reading

course, being in Africa, it's like every single insect that ever lived is suddenly in our homes. Flies, mosquitoes, ants, wasps, bees, flying beetles, cockroaches, easels - it's an insectpartyrightnow! Wemightfindthem an annoyance but these little creatures are enjoyingthesummerjustasmuchasweare, coming to feast on the leftovers that we've left out on the kitchen table. Have you tried steppingoutintothegardeninsummer?It's an ant disco out there. They're running aroundataspeedI'veneverseenbefore,and it's quite clear that these ants are very, very excited.

Themostbeautifulpartaboutsummeristhe cool sunsets. Sitting outside after a long hot day, just chilling, enjoying the breeze and goodcompany.Andforme,thereisalwaysa list of summer books I'm eager to get stuck into. So, happy summer everyone, and don't forgetyoursunblock!

yours in kindness

Surfing

Howziteveryone.2022flewbysofastand it's hard to believe its summertime again! Nothing beats the South Coast's summer days. Early sunrises to get your day started with a smile and late “arvie” sunsets for those extra few hours outdoors or in the surf February is usually scorching hot and very humid and luckily us surfers know how to keep cool. We spend endless amounts of time in the ocean, whether it be surfing or justfrolickinginthewaves,itdoesn'tmatter, aslongasyou'rehavingfun! We really do live in paradise and we must make the best of every day we are gifted with Even when we are faced with the 'beasterly' Easterly winds that come along with the summer days, we still find a way to enjoy ourselves in the surf, this is where longboardsandlittle'fish'styleboardscome inhandy Unfortunately,theEastwindsalso

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bring around blue bottles attimes,andtrustme,it's no fun in the surf when these little creatures are missioning around! This gives us time to grab our surfskates (skateboards with a special front truck that allows for movements similar to thatinsurfing)andhitthestreets. Our beaches are really looking magnificent lately and so are our towns. This is an amazing accomplishment and a huge thanksmustgotoTidy-Townsforallthehard work that has gone into bringing the magic backtoourcoastline. This summer remember to apply tons of sunblock, the sun is ferocious and remember to keep re-applying every time youcomeoutofthewater.Pleaseleaveonly yourfootprintsbehind!

Givemeacallon0824377839or“seame” at St Mikes Beach if you keen to learn to surforfinetuneyoursurfingstyle..

With the summer weather in full swing we can look forward to warm water andagoodsummergamefishseason ontheKZNSouthCoast Offshore fishing at this time of year is focused very much on dorado which stay around with the warmer water through to thestartofautumn.Thesepopulargamefish are regularly caught on lures, live bait and dead baits along the KZN coast and occasionally taken from deep water points and piers by shore anglers. These shoals of dorado offer great sport angling with boat anglers and charter operators targeting these fish almost exclusively during the summermonths. There are usually shoals of yellowfin tuna around mainly on the deeper reefs such as Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks but they also makeanappearanceonthecolourlinesthat formoffmajorrivermouthswheredirtyriver water meets the warm ocean water. These colourlinesareasurebetfordoradobutalso attract a variety of ocean life including turtles, sea birds and dolphins. Another popular species that is targeted during the summer months is the Cape Yellowtail, a hard fighting gamefish found on deeper

Fishing Report

pinnacles and reefs and usually caught on livebaitandverticaljig. Bottom fishing remains decent on days whenthecurrentallowsandcatchesofreds, rock cod and amberjack can be expected. Please take note of the various Marine Protected Area regulations pertaining to permitted bottom fishing zones as well as bag limits on the various species. For the rock and surf guys the inshore waters are often very dirty with the summer rains makingfishingabitslower Estuary fishing is still an option in the summer months even though the rivers are usually brown from the summer rains. Lure fishing in the main estuaries will be productive for perch, rock salmon and small kingfish. Tight lines, stay safe and enjoy the excellent summer fishing on the South Coast!

tight lines & safe sea’s

In the combat sports world, there's beauty inbrutality,andnoonedoesitbetterthan the men and women who compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It's not called mixed martial arts for nothing - it's a mind-blowing blend of a multitude of striking, grappling and submission techniques. It's so much more than cage fighting.

It's rapidly evolved from its early days of no holdsbarredeventsintheearly'90stoafullyregulated, universally-loved sport that's surpassed boxing as the undisputed champion of the combat realm and, in the UFC's case, the king of pay-per-view The world's leading MMA promotion puts on action-packed cards on a near-weekly basis where there are no mismatches, recordpadding or top fighters ducking one another,whichissadlythecaseinboxing.

CheckoutaUFCcardandyou'llseenothing but heart-pounding pugilistic entertainment of the highest order Jaw-dropping knockouts and slick submissions steal the show, but it's the heart and skill the athletes displayinsidetheOctagon-includingSouth African stars like Dricus du Plessis and Cameron Saaiman - that are truly aweinspiring.

Those visceral feats of fighters rising above adversityarethelyricstothesonganddance that turn casual viewers into fans of what they go on to discover are the most dedicated and fittest athletes on the planet and are the moments that make MMA the greatest sport in the world.So, if you haven't yet, catch the next UFC card and thank me later.

VanJaarsveld’saformerMDDA-SanlamSA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and three-time Vodacom KZN Sports Journalist of the Year. Formerly the sports editoratFeverMediaGroup,deputyeditor at eHowzit, editor at SARugby.com and senior staff writer at Rugby365.com, he’s currentlyafreelancesportswriterandthe marketing and social media manager at DroneGear.

After what has felt like hell for the past threeyearsisgoingtostarteasingoffin 2023. This is quite simply because a lot of planets will be changing signs and therefore the collective energy will change. The change is going to come with some unexpected surprises for South Africa. Simply because we've come to expect the same old, same old But with Uranus currently sitting firmly on our nations moon whichrepresentshowwefeel,ouremotions and our collective karma, we can expect the unexpectedwithheightenedemotion.

InJanuary,westarttheNewYearfeelingthe pinch with our reserve banks continuing to tightenourbelts. However,by8thMarch,we should see a reprieve from the banks as Saturn which has kept us in literal bondage to debt and fear since she made an ingress into Aquarius in our nations 8th House in December 2020, finally departs into Pisces and the 9th house. The 9th house is the house of faith and hope. This is good news as the heaviness of the past three years begins to lift. Every time a planet changes signs and houses, we will immediately feel a shiftandachange. Goodnewsindeedforall ofus!

Not only that but Jupiter and Chiron are making their way through our nation's

house of government in the sign of Aries. This while Aries ruler Mars conjuncts Venus in our Nations house of dark secrets. I see this as finally a lot of truth coming out and big changes been made during the month of March onwards as Mars the fighter, decides its time for final truth serum to be taken. Jupiter conjuncting Chiron means thatOldZeus,thebenevolentoneistryingto bring great healing to our nation at governmentlevels.

In a nutshell, during January and February wewillbegintofeelashift,byMarchtheshift becomes more apparent as we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, especially with interest rates!… Hang in there, its going togetbetter.

ALBERT EINSTEIN

ASTROLOGY IS A SCIENCE IN ITSELF AND CONTAINS AN ILLUMINATING BODY OF KNOWLEDGE. IT TAUGHT ME MANY THINGS AND I AM GREATLY INDEBTED TO IT

This local well loved pocket sized A6 high quality gloss print magazine has been in circulation on the KZN South Coast since January 1998 This publication has not only been an informative guide and directory of what is available on the KZN South Coast, but it also supplies valuable listings on what services are available to the local community. The area maps as well as the tide tables and interesting feature and “did you know” pages formpartofthisverymuchlovedpublication.Throughitsdurationinthefirstcoupleofyears of publish it went through a few changes in size, being A5 to A6, and then the name from “TheEntertainer”to“TheSouthCoaster”andthenfinallytonow“ThePulseKZNMagazine”. Seasonal distribution of this publication takes place each year and copies can be found at various outlets. Click on the outlets tab on the website to find the exact location that is closesttoyouwhereyoucangrabacopy.

“Each of our issues is jam packed as always with all sorts of everything, and it is the warmth and sincerity of the advertisers that allows me to bring you a product that not only is filled with valued content, wonderful fun images, valued contributor's columns, but beautiful quotes as well reminding you to revel in the great wonders and many mysteries of life. Humour, fun and laughter is what makes us South Africans so unique. May we never forget the lessons of those difficult years between 2020 – 2022 and what those challenging days taught us. Let us remember to always rise above the negative noise out there, strive to be more successful than we have ever been, and always have time in our hearts for gratitude and for the things that matter most in our lives. For those of you who have been with this publication since the beginning, I thank you and for those reading this “little book” for the very first time thank you for picking it up”

Sandy Danckwerts – OWNER, EDITOR & PUBLISHER since 2017

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While the digital world has gone crazy delivering news stories and advertising to our desktops and other devices, remember that magazine and print media will never be dead and will always form a crucial part of a brand's identity. Print is still a prime place to strengthenyourbrandespeciallycateringforthosethatarenot“onlineproficient”. Withso much “fake news” rampant across news and social media sites these days, print still offers thereaderastrongersenseofcredibility Smartmarketerstodayintegratetheironlineand printedmarketingstrategiesforamorewell-roundedandimpactfulcampaign.

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port shepstone

golf course ESTABLISHED IN 1912

The first 9 hole golf course in Port Shepstone was laid out in 1912. In 1918, MrYoungbuiltthefirstclubhouse–the design being based on a similar structure in Ladysmith seen by Mr Neil McKenzie who was the founder of the club In 1948 the tennis and golf clubs were amalgamated and the Port Shepstone Country Club came into being. The bowling section was added two years later This photo above is the old tea verandah at the clubhouse. Today the Port ShepstoneCountryClubisaregularchampionshiphostandfortheeighthyearinarowhas beenvotedBestGolfCourseintheSouthCoastHerald'sReaders'ChoiceAwards.

HISTORIC HOTELS

OntherighthereseetheoldPort Shepstone Hotel which was built in1903. Itwasoriginallyknownas the “Port Shepstone Theatrical Hotel” and was the third hotel in PortShepstonetobeestablished. This other historical hotel in the photo below was the “famous” andwellfrequented“TheBedford Inn” (originally called The Carlton Hotel)inColleyStreet. In1975the local watering hole changed hands, bringing to the area a man many still remember, GrahamHarkness.Hishotelmanager,HowardThomaswasasmallcheekyWelshmanwho many still remember fondly The pub too was adorned with character drawings of well knownlocalsdonebylocalartistRichardGuy.Thehotelwasapopularweddingandservice clubmeetingvenue.

In 1995 the Bedford was bought by Dave Keal who transformed the buildingintoasmartnewshopping andrestaurantcomplex.

Dave attended the last official luncheonhostedbyGrahamwhere the many interesting stories about the hotel and its past were shared. A happy ending to a truly 'wonderfuloldhotel'.

A short trip back in time

Port Shepstone was ‘founded’ in 1867, mainly because of valuable marble depositsfoundneartheUmzimkuluRiver mouth and is named after Sir Theophilus Shepstonewhowasoneofthearea’smost prominentcitizens.

Two brothers, James and David Aiken, who had established the first lime works petitioned the Natal Government for a harbour. The powers-that-be didn’t play ball at first, so the brothers called in the help of William Bazley who was paid to blastawaytherocksthatblockedtheriver mouth. He was one of the world’s leading underwater blast experts of the day. Bazley’s curved Harbour Wall was started in1880,butunfortunatelytheriverwastoo shallow and the curve too dangerous for the ships. In 1890, work was stopped on thewallandW.Barnes-Kinsey,aqualified engineer, was then appointed to construct a straighter wall using precast and dated concrete blocks. Port Shepstone became a full fiscal port in 1893.

In 1880 the Somtseu was the first ship to navigate the river, but not without

incident.Itsmashedupagainstrocksand wasoutofaction foraboutamonthwhile William Bazley repaired it. But it was a start and ships were soon ferrying goods toandfromDurban.Surprisingly,noships were wrecked in the treacherous conditions.

After floods had damaged the wall, with the final advent of the much anticipated railwaylinein1901andwithroadtransport also possible (travel time to Durban was reduced to five hours), the harbour activities ceased. Hence, the life of Port ShepstoneHarbourwasshortlived.

Fortunately, the iconic cast-iron lighthouse of 27,000 candle strength still stands “guard” at the mouth of the Umzimkulu River today. The Port Shepstone Lighthouse was retired of its dutyin1905.

British adventurers, Norwegian settlers, Indian entrepreneurs and many sugar plantation labourers then began to settle intheregionwhichboostedtheeconomy. Sugar was introduced to the Port Shepstone region in 1868 and the first sugarmillwasstarted.

1700 Benjamin Franklin is credited for discovering electricity.

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The Umzimkulu River is one of the widest riversinKZNandinthe1890’ssugarcane, coffee and tea were all grown on the banks.Tothisdaythe fishing stillremains good and at the river mouth lies the famous ‘sandspit’ where huge kob are taken with garrick, rock salmon and shad caught from the old harbour wall. Batstone’s Drift was the regular crossing point of the Umzimkulu River and is still the site of a low-level bridge a few km’s upstream from Spiller’s Wharf today. The newN2roadcrossestheriveratthispoint. Batstone’s Drift was named after Thomas Batstonewhowasalocalshopkeeper.

Artifacts of the Khoi & San people have been found too in the area with historical evidence of Bushmen that lived in the caves high above the Umzimkulwana River, leaving their art as a silent testimony of their passing. Visitors to the area can investigate more of this fascinating history at the new Port Shepstone Museum which is situated on thePortShepstonebeachfrontwhichhas a number of exhibits. Well known and passionate historian and founder of the Port Shepstone Museum is retired 94year-old Mary Neethling who has contributed an enormous amount of documented and fascinating historical events of the area which one can find at thislocalmuseum.

It is a bold statement, but there are probably few guesthouses with

captivating history and intriguing characters as does the historic Royston Hall in Umtentweni which is situated about3km’supstreamfromthemouthof the Umzimkulu River. Captain Hitchens commissionedthehousetobebuilt,circa 1899 – 1902, for his wife as a weekend beach cottage. She rejected it outright becauseofitbeing‘notevenonthebeach’ and returned to Durban in a huff. Later it was occupied by many other interesting characters. After Brig. Genl J.R Royston and his wife passed away the estate intermittently lay derelict over the next century, but now the mansion has been lovingly restored to her former glory by the current owners, Roderick and Ria Hackland.

Another snippet of history will be encountered by walkers negotiating the historic road via one of the two modern railwaytunnelsalongsidetheUmzimkulu River. The old ‘River Road’ has been partly restored as a scenic, interesting, well laid out and fairly challenging at times walking trail thanks to the efforts of the Umtentweni Conservancy Members. From the Port Shepstone Country Club, walkers follow the railway line through two tunnels to Royston Hall. The Tandele 10kmTrailasitiscalledtodayisavaluable asset to the South Coast area. Alex Skene of the Umtentweni Conservancy can be contacted on 078 508 7290 for group walksandhikesandformoreinformation.

1800 Italian physicist Alessandro Volta invented the battery. 1879

Thomas Edison introduced a long-lasting filament for the incandescent lamp.

PORTSHEPSTONEHADFIVE

LICENSEDHOTELS

The town of Port Shepstone also boasted five hotels in 1902. The historical hotel on our front cover in this edition we feature the old Port Shepstone Hotel which was originally known as the “Port Shepstone Theatrical Hotel”. Other historical hotels includethe“famous”andwellfrequented Bedford Inn (originally called The Carlton Hotel) in Colley Street. Some others are the Marine Hotel in Bisset Street (originally called the Beach Hotel). The Royal Hotel in Aiken Street and also the Imperial Hotel which was the town’s first hotel.1979sawtheendofanerawhenthe Royal Hotel was demolished to make way for the new Allied Building Society building.

WATER&POWERBEGINNINGS

In 1930 a water scheme was instituted, drawing water by pipeline from above St Helen’s Rocks (named after Helen Crutchfield who was the leader of a gun running group who operated into the Transkei in the 19th century). In the same year an electricity scheme was also started even though only three residents actually undertook to install electricity. The power station was built beside the Umzimkulu River on the site of Spiller’s Wharf and was operational until Eskom tookover.Massivefoundationstoholdthe heavy power plants (which were engines salvaged from two WW11 submarines)

and large water pipes for cooling are still to be found at the building today. Spillers Waterfront (the old Spillers Frozen Foods &FishFactory)nowoccupytheoldpower station premises and is a historical local leisure landmark that retains elements of boththeindustrialandharbourpast.

THEFLOODSOF1959

There is a long history of floods that delayed the growth and development of Port Shepstone with major floods that gripped the area in 1959. During the month of May, the Umzimkulu River rose by 16 metres and these floods washed away many homes. The combined road and railway bridge, constructed in 1907, was also washed away as well as the Batstone’sDriftlowlevelbridgerendering the lower South Coast almost completely cut off from the rest of the province. Fortunatelyanewlyconstructedbridgeat the mouth of the Umzimkulu River was nearing completion. These floods also ravagedthePortShepstoneCountryClub as well and to this day an annual Restoration Cup competition commemorates this event as close as possible to the 18thofMayeachyear,the‘date’ofthedevastation. The current 18-hole, par-72 parklands-type course was designed by Sid Brews, although the first nine holes weredesignedandconstructedin1912.Mr Neil McKenzie, the first President and Founder of the Club, passed away in March 1938. The Port Shepstone Country Clubcelebratedtheircentenaryin2015.

1880 Nikola Tesla developed an AC (alternating current) motor and a system of AC power generation. this feature is powered by

1700 Charles Fritts created the first solar cell by coating selenium with a thin layer of gold.

DIDYOUKNOW?

Pioneer farmer Sidney Turner, who operated a ferry across the Umzimkulu, is recognisedasAlfredCounty’sfirstEnglish settler.

Archibald Sinclair was the first man who brought sugar cane to the Umzimkulu region and named his farm Ambleside afterashipwreckinthe19thcentury.

DrLennonfromMauritius,wasappointed as first district surgeon in 1888 and the first hospital was situated somewhere in theregionoftheFireStation.

Mr Gilson was appointed first Magistrate in1889.

Port Shepstone was declared “a full fiscal port’ in 1893, and after Durban officially became the region’s second harbour.

Eventually, though, the ongoing wreckages and arrival of the railway, was to see the gradual closure of the harbour and the start of the real Port Shepstone boom. When the railroad arrived in Port Shepstone in 1901, the travel time to Durbanwasreducedtofivehours,andthe townbecamefarlessisolated.Therailway connection promoted increased immigration for other settlers, and the Norwegians were soon outnumbered by GermanandBritishsettlers.

On the 1st of May 1901, the Standard Bank openedits100thbranchinSouthAfricain PortShepstone.

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InFebruary1905thefirstregattawasheld on the Umzimkulu River and a bit later in the year, in September to be exact, the firstlibraryopenedinPortShepstone.

Another historical building of note is the Old Fort which was declared a historical monument in 1991. Built in 1896 to house the police post as offices and barracks, this is the oldest building still standing in PortShepstonetoday.

On the 1st of July, 1934, Port Shepstone achievedboroughstatus.

“In compiling these historical facts, I have only managed to scratch the surface of the wonderful history of Port Shepstone. Therearemanygapsinmyinformationas I have been limited to publishing space. I wish to thank The Port Shepstone Museum, Mary Neethling a well known historian, and Bevis Fairbrother (one of our regular columnists) for their most valued input and contributionsin putting this featured article together. In the remainingPulseMagazineissuesof2023,I will be publishing historical facts and other interesting information from further south from Port Shepstone. I appeal, therefore, to any reader who has anything to add or share to please email sandy@thepulsekzn.co.za”

SandyDanckwerts–Editor&Publisher

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Gradwell Estates was established in the late 1960's by Bunny Gradwell, who had movedfromJHBandwasoneofthefirst estateagentsinthearea.

Originally on the current premises of Popeye's Pub and then moved to the building where La Scali restaurant stands today In 1997 the company was boughtbyFrankandChristineKleander, who changed the name to Gradwell Letting and Management and took over the shop next door, which was a Home Industries shop, and built on a top floor. In2002FelicityScott,whohadworkedfor Christine for a few years, purchased the business,andowneditfor16years,before the current owners, Mandy and Gideon vanderMerwe,purchaseditin2018. www.glm.co.za

Top Dog Construction was established in 2013 so this year they are celebrating 10 years of personalisedservice,qualityworkmanshipandgreenbuildingpractices. Fromresidential projects to commercial ones they have gained the trust of numerous developers. They recently won a Master Builder's KZN Excellence in Construction Award in the category Commercial/IndustrialAlterations,Additions&RenovationsfortheShiptechBallitoService Station

re-development. www.topdogconstruction

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The Beat of the South Coast

GRADWELL LETTING – OLD PREMISES PHOTO

and Fun

Gordon Ramsey is arguably the most famous chef in the world. His love of BeefWellingtoniswellknownandhis signature dessert is Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce & Ice Cream. Some helpful cooking tips from him include adding a spring onion in to get the best mashed potatoes and the ultimate trick to keep fruits and veggies from browning is to store cut produce inside a coveredbowloflemonjuiceandwater.Hiskeytocookingmeatistomakesureit'satroom temperaturebeforeyoubegintocook. Meatstraightfromthefridge,themusclefibreswill betightwhichresultsintoughmeat

COOKING TRIVIA

n In what country is dolmades or stuffed vine leaves a popular dish? Answer: Greece

n What is used to make hummus? Answer: Chickpeas

n Which country is famous for its “smorgasbord”? Answer: Sweden

n What do Italians call maize? Answer: Polenta

When cooking with alcohol, not all of the liquor “burns off” !

The fear of cooking is called “mageirocophobia” ...

DELICIOUS HOME Cooked meals

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“ I’VE HAD A LOT OF SUCCESS, I’VE HAD FAILURES, SO I LEARN FROM THE FAILURE” GORDON RAMSAY

“Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.” Ernest Hemingway

gag-a-while

Son: “Dad, I’ve got a part in the school play, I play a man who has been married for 25 years”

Maybe next time you’ll get a Dad: speaking part”

MOSES & THE RED SEA

Moses and the Israelites arrive at the Red Sea with the enemy in hot pursuit. He calls his PRO, Corrie, over in a rage.

Moses: Corrie, where are the ships?

Corrie: Ships? What Ships?

Moses: I must have ships to cross the water. What do you want me to do –Part the Red Sea and walk through it!!

Corrie: Hey Moses, if you do that, I'll get you two pages in the Old Testament.

JOAN RIVERS

The Beat of the South

“YOU KNOW YOU'VE REACHED MIDDLE AGE WHEN YOU'RE CAUTIONED TO SLOW DOWN BY YOUR DOCTOR, INSTEAD OF BY THE POLICE”

Qual Chem also offers you quick and efficient cleaning services as well as specialised cleaning products for homes and businesses on the KZN South Coast. With summer here consider choosing them for all your pool care products too to keep your pool sparkly clean at affordable prices this season.

Qual Chem was started in 1983 by Tony Currie, an industrial chemist He formulated and manufactured top-quality cleaning products building up a range of morethan100items.Tony'svision,nowperpetuatedby his family, addresses the needs of the domestic, institutional and industrial consumer Tony was a sticker for perfection and built his company on a reputation for product excellence with customer serviceguaranteedalways.

Which water-loving tree has a “weeping” variety? Willow Answer:

To which family of trees does the mimosa belong? Acacia Answer:

Which plant, found only in the Namib Desert, has a single tap root and two enormous leathery leaves?

Answer: Welwitschia

What is the floral emblem of Australia?

Answer: Wattle Blossom

What is the national flower of Japan?

Answer: Chrysanthemum

Which flowers have a name meaning “small swords” in Latin?

Answer: Gladioli

What is the national symbol of Wales?

Answer: Leek

What do you call a bee with messy hair? A Frizz-bee.

Using environmentally friendly products not only is for the betterment of the planet but it can also save you money For instance, you can make a window cleaner using white vinegar,warmwaterandteatreeoil.

Baking soda is one of the must-have multipurpose ingredients for any green cleaning. Tryputacupofitintothetoiletbowlandleave foratleastanhour. Addthesameamountof white vinegar and leave for another while beforeflushing.Thiswillhelptobrightenyour toiletbowl!

DID YOU KNOW

Let’sExplore #PIRATEHUMOUR

May your Anchor be tight, Your Cork be loose, Your Rum be spiced and your Compass be true…

CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW

DORA THE EXPLORER

Thenation’scoastlinewhichisdangerousinpartshasarecordof over 2000 shipwrecks that date back to the old colonial periods. Oneofthemostfamouswrecks-ThePortugueseship(SaoJoao) was wrecked close to Port Edward in 1552. This is the earliest knownshipwreckontheKZNcoastline.Theshipwasbuiltin1550 inLisbon’sshipyards.

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“Who do we ask for help when we don’t know which way to go? We ask a Map!”

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Dianne Visser a registered Marriage Officiant, creates a personalised, heart warming and unique marriage ceremony for couples where every word spoken on their wedding day has special meaning. Not only does Dianne have a doctorate in metaphysics but she has also completed a Life Line course where she is suitably qualified to deal with people who are sufferingfromgriefandtrauma.

Herlifecoachingskillsempowersherclientstoliveamorefulfillingandeffectivelife.Shealso holds many other qualifications and is a therapist of many modalities. Her reflexology sessionscreaterelaxationasstressiswellknownforcausingupto80%ofallillnesses. This holistic treatment can reduce pain and promotes healing without long term medication andwellworthitwhenconsideringaconsultation. FormoreinformationcontactDianne Visserdirecton0823403492.

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HIBBERDENE

Fifi’s Fresh Fish has been a landmark in Hibberdene since 1965 and toda y is an iconic f ast food outlet

Hibber dene w as named aft er C . Max w ell-Hibber d, the former postmast ergeneral of Natal and is locat ed at the mouth of the Mzima yi Riv er and is consider ed the gat e w a y t o the Hibiscus C o ast of KZN. This co astal t o wn boosts a lagoon which is suitable for Ski Bo at Launching.

Mercury Hibberdene Childrens Holiday Home

DID YOU KNOW

Aristotle Onassis one of the greatest shipping magnates in history and a millionaire at 25 years old started off in life poor In 1923 he was a telephone engineer where he eavesdropped on business calls using the informationtosetupdealsofhisown.

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ARISTOTLE ONASSIS

Ships & She’s

A ship is called a she because there is usually a gang of men about. She has a waist and stays.

It takes a lot of paint to keep her good looking.

It is not the initial expense that breaks you. It is the upkeep.

It takes an experienced man to handle her correctly, and without a man at the helm, she is absolutely uncontrollable. She shows her topsides, hides her bottom and, when coming into port, she always heads for the buoys.

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Sudoku 7 5 7 2 1 4 3 9 8 2

2 6 9 6

4 7 2 3

9 8 3 7 8 3 8 3

1 4 1 9 6 1 4

Here’s How Sudoku Works:

Sudokupuzzlesareformattedasa9x9grid,brokendownintonine3x3boxes.To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each - row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues alreadyprovidedintheboxes.Themorenumbersyouname,theeasieritgetsto solvethepuzzle!

DID YOU KNOW

LEKKER SOUTH AFRICAN TRIVIA

n The very first packet of Simba Chips was launched in 1957

n All Gold South Africa’s tomato sauce was brought to South Africa by a Scottish chemist, John Semble

n Ouma Rusks was started in the small North Eastern Cape town of Molteno by Ouma Greyvenstein in the times of the Great Depression

South Africa boasts a plethora of lekker South African brands, from famous actors to food. Chappies is an iconic brand of bubblegum introduced in South-Africa in the late 1940s. ChappieswascreatedbyArthurGinsburgwhile working for Chapelat, a Johannesburg based confectionerymanufacturer,asacompetitorfor the well established Wicks bubblegum. The innovations of Arthur Ginsburg launched the Chappiesbrandintoapositionwherethename Chappies became synonymous with the word bubblegum. The first innovation was the business model. While the Wicks branded gum was sold for 1c per piece, the smaller Chappies gum was sold at 1c for two pieces. This led to Chappies gaining value as currency as shopkeepers would give change in the form of gum. The second innovation was the inclusion of “Did you know” trivia on the inside of the wrappers,whichprovidedfunfactsandtrivia.By the late 1970’s, Chappies held a 90 % market shareinSouthAfrica.

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“SUCCESS IS HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD, EXCEPT MONEY”

johnny cash

CurnowKZNInsurancewasestablishedin1984andhasgrownfromasmallbusiness toawellestablishedandtrustedshortterminsurancebrokerageandhassuccessfully provided insurance solutions to the KZN South Coast community and nationally for many decades. They have branches in Port Shepstone, Margate and Scottburgh. Besides general home and motor insurance, they also offer nicheinsurance solutions ranging from professional indemnity for various professions to contractors all risks, specialist liability, marine imports/exports and insurance options for the hospitality industry They ensure that the cover obtained best suits your needs, is cost effective andplacedwithareputableinsurer. Formoreinformation:www.curnowkzn.co.za.

Money was first introduced into South Africa in 1782 by the Dutch Governor of the Cape of GoodHope,BaronJoachimVanPlettenberg.The SouthAfricanReserveBankisthe oldest central bank in Africa having opened in June 1921. The first banknotes were issued by the Reserve Bank to the public on the 19th April 1922 and in 1961, South Africa changed its currency from pound sterling to rand and cents. First National Bank, the oldest bank in South Africa, and can be traced back to the Eastern Province Bank formed in Grahamstown in 1838. Our currency name is derived fromtheword“Witwatersrand”

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Fiction & Fun

FUN FACTS ABOUT WINNIE THE POOH

Winnie the Pooh is a 1926 children's book by English author A.A Milne. The storybook character was inspired by a stuffed bear A A Milne'ssonownedandChristopherRobinwasthe nameofMilne'sson.

The “Pooh” part of Winnie's name actually came from a swan and the adventures of this honey eating popular bear have been translated into 50 differentlanguages.

The overall theme of Winnie the Pooh and his adventures with his pals Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo is the importance of forming solid and lasting friendships with good friends. Walt Disney bought the rights to the storybook character in 1961anddidyouknowthelateQueenElizabethII and Winnie the Pooh were bornin the same year in1926

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Autostereogram

How to View AutoStereograms

An autostereogram is a single-image stereogram (SIS), designed to create the visual illusionofathree-dimensional(3D)scenefromatwo-dimensionalimage.Thesimplest type of an autostereogram consists of horizontally repeating patterns (often separate images)andisknownasawallpaperautostereogramandisbasicallyanopticalillusion ofdepth.

Firstyouneedtounfocusyoureyesandlookthroughtheautostereogram.Thepicture becomes blurry and doubled and that is exactly what you want. This will make the patterned tiles overlap with each other and each eye will be seeing a slightly different image.Disparencyinviewswillmakeyourbrainseehidden3Dimages. Some people who have problems with binocular vision most likely will not be able to seethehiddenimage.Othervisionissuessuchasnearsightednessandfarsightedness willnotaffectyourabilitytoseeautostereograms.

South Africa’s waters have over 100 species of shark and they all have different diets depending on their shape andsize.Smallersharkstendtobebottom feeders.Whalesharksarethe largestfish in the world and they are no relation to whales.Theyeatthesmallestofcreatures suchasplankton,krill,fisheggsandsmall fish. They can grow up to 12 metres but can reach up to 18. Tiger sharks have distinctive grey vertical stripes or spots coveringthesideoftheirbodiesandthey eat just about anything including seabirds, turtles, smaller sharks and marinemammals.

Sharks do not have bones but they still can fossilize and as they age calcium salts are deposited in their skeletal cartilage to strengthen it Most sharks have good eyesightandhavefantasticnightvisionand theycanalsoseecolours.

Sharks

SOUTH AFRICAN TRIVIA

the Robberg?

Answer: Plettenberg Bay

In the foothills of which mountain range are the Cango Caves?

Answer: Swartberg

Which town is situated on a lagoon that is connected to the sea by a narrow passage between two sandstone cliffs?

Answer: Knysna

Who won the 1990 Two Oceans Marathon? Answer: Willie Mtolo

beach break

Surf Action is a “core” surf storerunbysurferswhoare passionate about the surfingcultureandlifestyle. Over the years they have been involved in a number of projects, events and fundraising ventures and have made a positivecontributiontothelocalcommuity.

DIDYOU KNOW

“Surf Action is currently 35 years old and has been trading in Margate since March 1987 Things have changed dramatically on every front but through God's grace and guidance we're still in love with what we do. Our philosophyis,ifyougoingtodosomething,do it right the first time! We have always tried to bring the world's best surfing labels, equipment, etc to the coast at affordable prices and to a degree have achieved this. We strive to be the best we can be and would like to thank one and all for their continued support.Geewhizz,it'sbeenonehelluvaride!”

Answer:

The number of cards corresponds to the number of weeks withinayear.

Red and Black reflect dayandnight.

The four suits representsthefourseasons.

13 cards in a suit to match the number of lunar cycles, and 12 court cards that representthe12monthsoftheyear.

And..ifyouaddupallthesymbolsinadeck ofcards,thereare365..Fascinating!

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SAFET Y A T SEA Ev er y y e ar the se a claims the liv es of man y folk . W e must r espect the se a at all times and e v er y one who v entur es int o the se a should be able t o s wim. T ak e sensible safet y pr ecautions on all bo ats and mak e sur e that the skipper of the bo at has the necessar y qualications and his bo at and equipment is in good w orking condition.

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n Always keep 100 % of your attention on your driving at all times – no multi-tasking and using electronic devices while driving.

n Slow down. Speeding gives you less time to react and increases the severity of an accident. Speed also Kills!

#PulseHumour

Four engineers get into a car. The car won't start.

The Mechanical engineer says: “It's a broken starter”.

The Electrical engineer says: “Dead battery”.

The Chemical engineer says: “Impurities in the petrol”.

The IT engineer says: “Hey guys, I have an idea how about we all get out of the car and get back in”.

“I

Founder of Porsche

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Who is Preggie Perumal?

HeispresidentoftheProvisionGolfandSocialClubandowner of Vic's Enterprises, a Stationery and Cleaning Chemical business. Provision celebrated its 15th year anniversary last year. Theclub'svisionistofocusondevelopmentofsportand at the same time ensure a major contribution to its social responsibility program and Preggie is a driving force in their club's management. Provision has assisted several organizations in the area with South Coast Hospice being on their list since 2007 Preggie in his upbringing believes in taking care of the community. His sporting accolades includes the South African Darts Championships in Port Elizabethin2003andhewasnominatedoutof10000entries tocarrytheOlympictorchin2004inCapeTown.

SUNTAN FUN TRIVIA

Inthe1920’s,fashiondesignerCocoChanel accidentally got a sunburn while visiting the French Riviera. When she arrived back home, the sunburn had faded into a tan. Herfansstartedadoptingthislook,hoping to emulate the luxurious lifestyle of the chicandstylishChanel.

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BENEFITS OF YOGA

n Yoga increases your Vitality n Benefits Heart Health n Boosts Metabolism n Increases Blood Flow n Improves Lung Function n Improves Muscle Tone n Yoga helps with Back Pain Relief n Yoga relaxes you to Sleep Better n

Improves Posture

Aerial. Yoga. Retreats. TTC's Simmi Fink, E-RYT 500 082 820 7505 www.hohm.yoga

Did you know?

n Yoga originated in India and is over 5000 years old n The word ‘yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit language and literally means ‘union’ n Yoga is one of the oldest physical disciplines in the world today n Yoga can work every muscle in your body n Male yoga practitioners are known as ‘yogis’, female practitioners are known as ‘yoginis’

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083 271 7439 • sunshineyoga80@gmail.com Umtentweni

WHAT IS OM?

AUM is everything. It is the source. It is the vibration and consciousness of the entire universe.

“IT

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MAP LOCATIONS

SCOTTBURGH MAP

Shark Cage Diving KZN, Number 1, 082 373 5950

HIBBERDENE

MAP

Fifi’s Fresh Fish, Number 2, 039 699 2235

UMZUMBE-SOUTHPORT-SEAPARK

Folly Fields, Number 3, 072 698 1739

HOHM Yoga, Number 4, 082 820 7505

Indulgenz Gelato, Number 5, 083 646 9571

Just Chill Refrigeration, Number 6, 039 684 5080

PdH Properties, Number 7, 082 820 6963

Southport Swop Shop, Number 8, 064 882 6847

UMTENTWENI – PORT SHEPSTONE

Amanzi Water, Number 9, 087 284 3623

Bukhulu Express, Number 10, 062 386 8644

Car Plates & Signs, Number 11, 039 682 0851

MAP

ORIBI GORGE MAP

Wild 5 Adventures, Number 29, 082 566 7424

OSLO-SHELLY BEACH MAP

D'Arcy Dental, Number 34, 039 695 0530 Harvey World Travel, Number 35, 039 315 6330 Information Centre, Number 36, 039 315 0265 Med-Evac, Number 37, 039 695 0278 Mets Fitness, Number 38, 076 086 0926

Security Superstore, Number 39, 039 315 0192 Shelly Centre, Number 40, 039 315 1304 Windovert, Number 41, 082 808 9750

ST MICHAELS-UVONGO MAP

Autogate, Number 42, 039 315 0928 C Bali, Number 43, 039 3150473

City Accounting & Tax Services, Number 12, 039 682 2480

Curnow KZN, Number 13, 039 682 4246

Dr D de Beer, Number 14, 039 940 7794

Dr K Maharaj, Number 15, 039 682 2479

JB Licencing, Number 16, 039 695 1977

3rd Avenue Pub, Number 17, 039 695 0003

Momentum, Number 18, 039 682 6447

Port Shepstone Country Club, Number 19, 039 695 0140

Sunshine Yoga, Number 20, 083 271 7439

Top Dog Construction, Number 21, 039 682 1061

MARBURG MAP

Industrial Supply Centre, Number 22, 039 685 5172

KFC Head Office, Number 23, 039 682 1316

Macsharp Timbers, Number 24, 039 682 1884

Paton Agencies, Number 25, 039 682 1889

Qualchem, Number 26, 039 682 1363

Firehouse, Number 26, 039 695 0133

Thula Moya Solar & Electrical, Number 27, 076 330 2618

Wozani Berg Gasoline, Number 28, 039 682 4520

PORT SHEPSTONE-OSLO MAP

Auto Exec, Number 30, 039 682 7676

Barry, Botha & Breytenbach INC, Number 31, 039 682 5540

Beekman Group, Number 32, 0861 269 846

South Coast Hospice, Number 33, 039 682 3031

Cool Awnings, Number 44, 072 587 0170 Heather Clark, Number 45, 082 437 7839 Tiago's Head Office, Number 46, 039 682 0810 Uvongo Music Shop, Number 47, 039 315 6638

MANABA-MARGATE MAP

Froggy Pond Nursery, Number 48, 039 312 1242 Margate Auto Electrical, Number 49, 039 317 2758

Top Toe Trailer Hire, Number 50, 081 759 0132

MARGATE – RAMSGATE MAP

Colleen's Cosmetics, Number 51, 082 719 2822 Comfort Cool Airconditioning, Number 52, 039 682 3799

Gradwell Letting, Number 53, 039 312 0332 Ocean Sport, Number 54, 039 3173903 Rengold, Number 55, 039 312 0144

Surf Action, Number 56, 039 317 3604 Tecboard, Number 57, 084 250 0340

RAMSGATE MAP

The Beauty Worx, Number 58, 076 089 5554

The Lobster Pot, Number 59, 081 348 2603

The Waffle House, Number 60, 039 314 9424

SOUTHBROOM-MARINA BEACH MAP

Marina Beach Letting, Number 61, 039 313 0428

PORT EDWARD MAP

The Farmstall, Number 62, 079 059 4648 Yutiliti, Number 63, 083 375 6332